Maui County Deferred Payment Loan
Maui County Deferred Payment Loan is a deferred second loan for homebuyers in Maui County, Hawaii, administered by Hawaii Community Lending (HCL).
The program asks for
- The home is occupied as a primary residence
- A completed homebuyer education course, through HUD-certified housing counseling (required).
- Residency: Maui County residents with a minimum of 2 years residency.
- Minimum 2 years Maui County residency. Borrower must earn under 120% AMI. Deed restrictions and shared equity appreciation apply. HUD counseling required. Property must be off Hawaiian Home Lands. This is a distinct HCL-administered county product (separate from the catalog's Maui County First-Time Home Buyer's DPA Program run by the County's housing division). Confirm whether first-time-buyer status is required and the full term sheet with HCL.
- A home in Maui County
It doesn’t cover
- Households above 120% of area median income
- Homes outside Maui County
These are the program's own published rules, not a decision about any individual — the administering agency and a lender determine who actually qualifies.
Income limit
120% of Maui County’s area median income
HUD sets the area median income each year. The limit changes with household size, so a family of five has a higher limit than a single homebuyer.
Where it applies
Maui County’s homesMaui County’s homes, and the ones this program accepts
- 59.9% single-familysingle-family
- 7.2% townhousetownhouse
- 7.1% 2–4 units2–4 units
- 25.2% 5+ unitscondo & apartment buildings (5+ units)
- 0.6% mobile & othermobile home & other
A tick marks a kind of home the program’s record lists. The agency confirms it for the home you choose.
$904,700
Maui County median home value
40.3%
built before 1980
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-year. More about buying in Maui County
How to apply
How to applyThree steps, in this order
Take a homebuyer education course
Required by the program, through HUD-certified housing counseling (required)..
Contact Hawaii Community Lending (HCL) to reserve funds
Funds are reserved with the provider and are subject to availability.
Work with a lender who handles the program
Hey Prescott is not a lender and does not accept applications; this page describes the program so a homebuyer can take it to a lender or housing counselor.
Questions about this program
What is Maui County Deferred Payment Loan?
Maui County Deferred Payment Loan is a deferred second loan for homebuyers in Maui County, Hawaii, administered by Hawaii Community Lending (HCL). The Maui County Deferred Payment Loan is a 0%-interest deferred second mortgage administered by Hawaii Community Lending that buys down a homebuyer's mortgage principal on property off Hawaiian Home Lands in Maui County. It is available to Maui County residents with at least 2 years of residency who earn under 120% AMI, with a maximum loan of $200,000 for low-AMI borrowers. Deed restrictions and a shared equity appreciation agreement apply. Up to $200,000 in deferred assistance. 0% interest. Buys down mortgage principal. Serves households under 120% AMI. Funding comes from County of Maui funds, administered by Hawaii Community Lending.
How much assistance does it provide?
Maui County Deferred Payment Loan offers up to $200,000 in assistance. Award tiers: $200,000 maximum loan for low-AMI borrowers. Amounts are the program's published maximums, not an offer — Hawaii Community Lending (HCL) determines any individual award.
Do you have to pay it back?
Maui County Deferred Payment Loan is deferred, so no payments are due until the home is sold, refinanced, or the first mortgage is paid off. Repayment is triggered by Deferred; shared equity appreciation and deed restrictions apply at sale/transfer. The assistance is recorded in Second position. Forgiveness and repayment terms are set by the program and can change — confirm them on the official program page before applying.
Who qualifies?
Maui County Deferred Payment Loan is open to homebuyers who will live in the home as their primary residence. A homebuyer education course is required, through HUD-certified housing counseling (required). Residency requirement: Maui County residents with a minimum of 2 years residency. Minimum 2 years Maui County residency. Borrower must earn under 120% AMI. Deed restrictions and shared equity appreciation apply. HUD counseling required. Property must be off Hawaiian Home Lands. This is a distinct HCL-administered county product (separate from the catalog's Maui County First-Time Home Buyer's DPA Program run by the County's housing division). Confirm whether first-time-buyer status is required and the full term sheet with HCL.
What are the income limits?
Maui County Deferred Payment Loan limits household income to 120% of the area median income, which varies by county and household size. Borrower must earn under 120% of Area Median Income (AMI). $200,000 maximum loan applies to low-AMI borrowers. The limit applies to total household income, not only the borrower’s. Area median income figures are published by HUD and updated annually, so check the current table for the county before relying on a number.
What kind of home can it be used for?
Maui County Deferred Payment Loan can be used for Single Family, Condo, and Townhouse.
Where does it apply?
Maui County Deferred Payment Loan serves homebuyers purchasing in Maui County, Hawaii.
How do you apply?
Applications for Maui County Deferred Payment Loan go through Hawaii Community Lending (HCL), which publishes the current terms and the application steps on its own site. Hey Prescott is not a lender and does not accept applications; this page describes the program so a homebuyer can take it to a lender or housing counselor.
Also for Maui County homebuyersOther programs open to Maui County homebuyers
- First-Time Home Buyer's Down Payment Assistance ProgramUp to $30,000
- Down Payment Assistance Loan (DPAL) ProgramUp to $125,000
- Mortgage Booster ProgramUp to $50,000
Whether two programs can be combined is up to each agency. Ask before you apply.
All 72 programs for Maui CountyProgram terms are set by Hawaii Community Lending (HCL) and can change; confirm on the official site before you apply.